A man was killed when he was struck by a car in a hit-and-run incident in Newchapel, near Lingfield, on Sunday night.

The victim, aged in his 40s, was hit in West Park Road at around 9.30pm by a vehicle which was then driven off, according to Surrey Police.

The man was later pronounced dead at the scene.

A second pedestrian was taken to East Surrey Hospital in Redhill but has since been released.

Officers are asking anyone who saw the collision, or who has any information which could assist the investigation, to call 01483 639922 quoting incident reference P15054344.

A 37-year-old man from the Newchapel area was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by careless driving and driving while unfit through drink. He has been released on bail until April 13.